Congratulations to Monique Hart and Sophie Bormann for being named to the 2022 Illinois Prep Volleyball All State team as a "Special Mention"!

Congratulations to Monique Hart and Sophie Bormann for being named to the 2022 Southern Illinois Coaches Association-All South volleyball team!

Congratulations to Monique Hart, Sophie Bormann, Libby Conkle, and Abigail Martin for being named to the 2022 River-to-River All Conference volleyball team!

LOSS- Fairfield: Regional Championship (19-25, 22-25)

• In a back-n-forth slugfest of a regional championship, the final ball rolled in favor of the Lady Mules to take the Class 2A Regional title.

• Kill leaders: Gower (9), Bormann (6), Hart (6), Vickers (2)

• Dig leaders: Gower (16), Bormann (13), Edwards (11)

• Block leaders: Burnett (2), Vickers (2), Hart (1)

• Assist leaders: Martin (9), Edwards (9)

WIN- Johnston City: Regional Semi-final (25-20, 25-17)

• Win and advance!  Massac County advances to the Regional Championship by defeating Johnston City in straight sets.

• Seniors Monique Hart, Sophie Bormann, and Celeigh Culver combined for 14 kills.  Adalyn Gower and Laken Vickers combined for another 12 kills.

• Setting up the offense were Abigail Martin (16 assists) and Hannah Edwards (10 assists).

• Dig leaders include Libby Conkle (16), Gower (15),  Bormann (14), and Edwards (9).

• Brooklynn Burnett, Katie Frazine, Hart, and Vickers protected the net combining for 10 total blocks.

Fairfield Varsity Invitational

4th place

• WIN- Game 1: Pinckneyville (25-18, 25-21)

• WIN- Game 2: Grayville (26-24, 25-12)

• WIN- Game 3: Olney (25-11, 30-32, 15-5)

• LOSS- Game 4: Fairfield (17-25, 15-25)

• LOSS- Game 5: Staunton (19-25, 26-24, 17-19)

  • • Congratulations to Monique Hart and Adalyn Gower for being named to the All Tournament team!

      • • Lady Patriot Stat Leaders Include:

          • • Monique Hart- 33 kills, 12 blocks

            • Sophie Bormann- 20 kills, 78 digs

            • Celeigh Culver- 2 kills, 2 blocks

            • Libby Conkle- 44 digs

            • Adalyn Gower- 26 kills, 69 digs

            • Abigail Martin- 39 assists, 17 digs

            • Katie Frazine- 10 kills, 14 digs, 7 aces

            • Brooklynn Burnett- 11 blocks, 9 kills

            • Laken Vickers- 16 kills, 15 blocks

            • Hannah Edwards- 51 assists

            • Kinley Logeman- 5 digs, 4 / 4 hitting

            • Hallee Smallman- 10 / 10 serving, 6 digs

WIN- Anna-Jonesboro (25-18, 25-15)

• In a cross-conference rivalry match, our Lady Patriots played a complete match cruising to a 2-set win!

• Kill leaders: Hart (6), Bormann (6), Gower (5), Frazine (5), Burnett (2)

• Dig leaders: Conkle (10), Gower (10), Bormann (9), Martin (6)

• Block leaders: Hart (4), Burnett (1)

• Service points leaders: Bormann (13), Gower (5), Frazine (4), Conkle (3)

• Assist leaders:  Edwards (13), Martin (9), Gower (3)

WIN- West Frankfort (25-11, 25-17)

• Massac County puts its stamp on the 2022 Conference Schedule pushing its record to an unblemished 10-0 after its road victory over the Redbirds of West Frankfort.

• Sophie Bormann, Monique Hart, and Adalyn Gower were the hot hitters with each recording at least 7 kills.

• Bormann and Libby Conkle combined for 15 digs.  Gower chipped in with 6 digs of her own.

• Abigail Martin served up 2 aces to go with her 13 assists and a block for point.  Hannah Edwards also had 13 assists.

WIN- Benton (25-23, 25-10)

• On a "Pink Out" night and "Senior Night" for the host Rangers, our Lady Pats got off to a slow start but were able to finish with a flurry holding off Benton.

• With the win, Massac County becomes the outright River-to-River conference champions for the 2022 season!  Massac's freshman volleyball squad also earned the title of conference champions as both groups have a spotless 9-0 record with only one conference match remaining on the 2022 schedule.

• Kill leaders: Hart (9), Bormann (6), Vickers (5), Gower (4)

• Dig leaders: Gower (17), Bormann (14), Conkle (10), Edwards (5)

• Block leaders: Hart (5), Burnett (4), Martin (1)

• Assists leaders: Martin (13), Edwards (10)

• Ace leaders: Bormann (3), Hart (2), Martin (1), Frazine (1)

WIN- Harrisburg (25-13, 25-9)

• On "Senior Night", we were able to recognize our three incredible seniors with a conference victory!

• Seniors Sophie Bormann, Celeigh Culver, and Monique Hart combined for 15 kills, 17 digs, 5 aces, and 5 blocks!

• Outside hitters Adalyn Gower and Katie Frazine also combined for 14 kills of their own.

• Libby Conkle picked up 11 digs.

• Abigail Martin and Hannah Edwards combined for 25 assists in the match.

WIN- Graves County, KY (25-17, 25-21, 25-15)

• Playing across the river proved to be a stressful environment, but our Lady Pats were still able to pull off the road win against the host Eagles.

• Offensively, Adalyn Gower, Sophie Bormann, Brooklynn Burnett, Monique Hart, Laken Vickers, and Kinley Logeman each recorded at least 4 kills.

• Defensively, Libby Conkle (28), Bormann (16), Gower (8), Abigail Martin (7), Hallee Smallman (5), and Hannah Edwards (5) were dig leaders for the Patriots.

• Protecting the net were Hart, Burnett, and Martin who would combine for 15 total blocks. 

• Martin and Edwards combined for 31 assists in the match. 

WIN- Murphysboro (23-25, 25-18, 25-20)

• In typical Massac vs. Murphy fashion, it was another "instant classic" with a 3-set thriller and a Patiot victory to take a commanding lead in the River-to-River Conference!

• Offensive balance was on display with Adalyn Gower (11), Sophie Bormann (10), Monique Hart (8), and Laken Vickers (7) leading the way in kills.

• Dig leaders include Libby Conkle (20), Bormann (18), Gower (18), and Hannah Edwards (6).

• Assist leaders were Abigail Martin (21) and Edwards (13).

• Block leaders for Massac include Vickers (9), Brooklynn Burnett (4), Katie Frazine (3), and Hart (2).

WIN- Benton (25-12, 25-9)

• In a match-up of conference unbeatens... our Lady Patriots left no doubt with a dynamic performance from start to finish.

• Kill leaders: Hart (8), Burnett (5), Bormann (5), Gower (5), Vickers (4)

• Dig leaders: Gower (17), Bormann (16), Conkle (12), Martin (6)

• Abigail Martin and Hannah Edwards combined for 26 assists in the match.

• Hart, Burnett, Culver, Frazine, and Vickers combined for 14 blocks with 4 points.

Superman Slam Volleyball Invitational (Saturday, September 17)

*champions*

• WIN- Game 1: Anna-Jonesboro (25-15, 25-11)

• WIN- Game 2: Edwards County (21-25, 25-19, 15-10)

• WIN- Game 3: Johnston City (25-12, 25-21)

• WIN- Game 4: Graves County, KY (25-14, 25-15)

• WIN- Game 5: Marion (25-14, 25-21)

  • • Congratulations to Monique Hart, Sophie Bormann, and Adalyn Gower for being named to the All Tournament team!

    • Congratulations to Monique Hart for being named the tournament's "Most Outstanding Player".

      • • Lady Patriot Stat Leaders Include:

          • • Monique Hart- 49 kills, 18 blocks

            • Sophie Bormann- 19 kills, 42 digs, 8 assists

            • Celeigh Culver- 2 kills, 2 blocks

            • Libby Conkle- 67 digs, 36 / 37 serving

            • Adalyn Gower- 28 kills, 67 digs, 35 / 37 receive

            • Abigail Martin- 52 assists, 21 digs

            • Katie Frazine- 39 / 41 serving, 5 aces, 10 kills, 14 digs, 6 blocks

            • Brooklynn Burnett- 12 blocks, 6 kills

            • Laken Vickers- 13 kills, 11 blocks

            • Hannah Edwards- 55 assists, 15 digs

            • Kinley Logeman- 8 digs, 6 / 8 receive

Crossroads Classic Tournament at Effingham

bronze division - 2nd place

• LOSS- Game 1: Glenbard West (4A) (21-25, 15-25)

• WIN- Game 2: Hermann, MO (25-18, 19-25, 25-20)

• WIN- Game 3: Naperville Central (4A) (25-16, 25-23)

• WIN- Game 4: Hinsdale South (3A) (25-18, 25-27, 15-11)

• LOSS- Game 5: Fairfield (15-25, 19-25)

  • • • Statistical leaders for the Lady Patriots include:

        • • Monique Hart- 30 kills, 14 blocks, 5 aces

          • Sophie Bormann- 26 kills, 11 aces, 84 digs

          • Libby Conkle- 72 digs

          • Adalyn Gower- 23 kills, 73 digs

          • Abigail Martin- 49 assists, 24 digs

          • Katie Frazine- 19 kills, 5 aces, 6 blocks

          • Brooklynn Burnett- 5 blocks

          • Laken Vickers- 14 kills, 8 blocks

          • Hannah Edwards- 51 assists

LOSS- Carterville (18-25, 25-19, 20-25)

• In a 3-set thriller, the visiting Lions used tough serving and powerful hitting to prevent a Massac County upset.

• Monique Hart, Adalyn Gower and Sophie Bormann combined for 21 kills.  Brooklynn Burnett recorded 5 kills of her own.

• Abigail Martin and Hannah Edwards combined for 23 assists.

• Dig leaders include: Adalyn Gower (36), Sophie Bormann (35), Libby Conkle (32), and Hannah Edwards (11).

• Laken Vickers recorded 5 blocks in the match.

WIN- West Frankfort (25-20, 25-13)

• A slow start followed by a fast finish proved enough to lift the Pats to their 2nd conference victory.

• Monique Hart was the hot-hand in the match tallying 15 kills.  Sophie Bormann, Katie Frazine, and Adalyn Gower combined for 15 kills.  Laken Vickers and Brooklynn Burnett each recorded 2 kills as well. 

• Defensively, Libby Conkle (34), Bormann (33), and Gower (18) were dig leaders for Massac County.

• Abigail Martin and Hannah Edwards combined for 32 assists in the match.

WIN- Herrin (25-10, 25-20)

• In their conference season opener, Massac County "held serve" on their home court defeating the visiting Tigers in straight sets.

• Seniors Sophie Bormann, Monique Hart, and Celeigh Culver combined for 19 kills, 14 digs, and 8 service points.

• Outside hitter Adalyn Gower chipped in with 14 digs, 5 kills, and 4 aces of her own.

• Libby Conkle led all Patriots with 15 digs.

• Abigail Martin and Hannah Edwards combined for 23 assists in the win.

LOSS- Edwards County (25-10, 25-27, 20-25)

• Our Lady Pats suffered a hard-fought road loss at the hands of an explosive Edwards County Lions team.

• Monique Hart led all Patriots with 11 kills.  Katie Frazine, Sophie Bormann, and Adalyn Gower combined for 16 kills as well.

• Blocking was key for Massac with Brooklynn Burnett and Hart leading the way with a combined 13 blocks in the match.   Frazine and Laken Vickers contributed 5 blocks as well.

• Defensively, Bormann (20), Adalyn Gower (14), and Libby Conkle (12) led in digs.

• Abigail Martin and Hannah Edwards combined for 26 assists.  Martin also recorded 4 aces.

River-to-River Conference Preview Tournament

silver division champions

• LOSS- Carterville (25-22, 18-25, 14-25)

• WIN- Benton (25-22, 25-18, 29-31)

• WIN- Herrin (25-23, 25-9)

• WIN- DuQuoin (25-19, 22-25, 15-10)

  • Congratulations to Monique Hart for being named to the All Tournament team!

  • Statistical leaders for the Lady Patriots include:

    • • Monique Hart- 28 kills, 19 blocks

      • Sophie Bormann- 24 kills, 95 digs

      • Celeigh Culver- 2 kills, 2 blocks

      • Libby Conkle- 104 digs, 3 aces, 6 assists

      • Adalyn Gower- 27 kills, 79 digs, 5 aces

      • Abigail Martin- 52 assists, 7 aces

      • Katie Frazine- 17 kills, 5 aces

      • Brooklynn Burnett- 23 blocks, 7 kills

      • Brooke Cissell- 6 digs, 3 / 3 serve receive

      • Laken Vickers- 11 kills, 10 blocks

      • Hannah Edwards- 42 assists, 6 kills

      • Kinley Logeman- 3 digs

WIN- DuQuoin (25-14, 25-12)

• Massac County raced out to a quick lead in both sets to hold momentum and cruise to a straight sets home victory.

• Offensive balance was on display with five Patriots recording 2 or more kills.  Sophie Bormann and Adalyn Gower led the way with a combined 17 kills.

• Defensively, Libby Conkle was team leader in digs picking up 22 in the match.

• Monique Hart was tough at the net tallying 3 blocks.

• Abigail Martin dished out a team-high 19 assists.  Hannah Edwards recorded 8 assists as well.

WIN- Marion (25-18, 25-19)

• In their season opener, our Lady Patriots used a steady, team performance to handle the opening night jitters.

• Seniors Monique Hart and Sophie Bormann were special combining for 17 kills, 18 digs, 5 blocks, and 2 aces.

• Adalyn Gower, Katie Frazine, and Brooklynn Burnett each recorded at least 2 kills as well.

• Abigail Martin and Hannah Edwards combined for 23 assists.

• Libby Conkle picked up 13 digs to go with a perfect 9 / 9 from the service line.